Full-Time Medical Coding Quality Assurance Specialist

The Coder+ Quality Assurance Specialist will be accountable for executing the quality assurance program related to CODER+ services provided by Privia Health. The QA Specialist will serve as an integral member of the CODER+ program team, responsible for partnering with vendor partners and internal coders to ensure high quality coding is being performed and that proper feedback is being given.

This position will spend the majority of the time reviewing coders, educating coders, and working on various projects that involve coding and education. The ideal candidate will draw on existing expertise in primary care and specialty medical coding, billing and compliance with government and commercial payers and act as a coding resource within the team.

The Quality Assurance Specialist will perform Evaluation and Management coding, procedure, ICD-10 and HCPC quality reviews as well as other projects related to physician coding. The ideal candidate demonstrates a thorough understanding of complex coding and reimbursement as they relate to physician practices and clinic settings.

Job Requirements:

• Apply appropriate coding classification standards and guidelines to medical record documentation for accurate coding
• Perform quality assessments of records, including verification of medical record documentation (electronic and handwritten)
• Perform quality assessments of coders completed work to validate standards are met
• Research and answer coding and coding workflow related questions for providers and clinic staff
• Meet with providers and clinic staff for educational purposes as needed (Virtually)
• Educate coders and other staff on appropriate coding guidelines
• Assist in development and ongoing maintenance of processes and procedures for each assigned client
• Collaborate with internal Privia+ and Privia teams
• Collaborate with vendor partners
• Follow coding guidelines and legal requirements to ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory bodies
• Assist in the Privia+ day-to-day coding/educational needs as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years of provider medical coding experience across medical and surgical specialties
• 3+ years experience in coding audit or quality review work
• AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification required
• CPMA preferred
• Athena EMR experience preferred
• Experience working in a physician practice setting strongly preferred
• Ability to work effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers (APP), practice staff, health plan/other external parties and Privia multidisciplinary team
• Extensive knowledge of official coding conventions and rules established by the American Medical Association (AMA), and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes.
• Must comply with HIPAA rules and regulations
• Passion for efficiency and a drive to reduce redundancy
• Professional, clear, and concise oral and written communication
• Knack for prioritizing efficiently and multi-tasking
• Self-directed with the ability to take initiative
• Competent in maintaining confidential information
• Strong team player with ability to manage up members of team to encourage partnership and cooperation with clinic staff

Salary: $65,000.00 to $75,000.00 (base pay)

Bonus: 10% annual bonus

Technical Requirements (remote only): 5 MBPS download, 3 MBPS upload internet speed required.

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